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Lake Rouseau Waterfront, Wifi, great sunsets, fireplace & fire-pit, pet friendly

Lakefront cottage with kitchen and patio

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Escape to The Cottage on Lake Rouseau, where the great outdoors beckons with a private lakefront setting and easy access to the Gulf of Mexico. Enjoy kayaking or canoeing right from your doorstep, then unwind in this spacious 2-bedroom cottage with an open concept perfect for entertaining.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 61200 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Lake Rouseau Waterfront, Wifi, great sunsets, fireplace & fire-pit, pet friendly

This spacious 2 bedroom and 1 bath cottage on Lake Rouseau has everything you need to for a great vacation. Bring your fishing gear or just spend time relaxing. It is located on Crystal River’s premier large base lake. The convenience of the nearby boat ramp will make your fishing easy and fun. You will also have direct access to the Gulf of Mexico from that ramp. Bike or walk the area trails. There are 2 kayaks and a canoe for your use. How about a round of golf after a little fishing, so don’t forget your clubs. There are several championship courses nearby. The open concept of this home is comfortable and great for entertaining. To really appreciate the cottage, take a moment to view our photos. This is truly a place to take pleasure in the outdoors, fishing, hiking, boating or simply watching the sunset.

The Nature Coast of Florida not only has great fishing but many amenities minutes away.
• Weeki Wachee Springs State Park/38 miles south
• Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park/18 mile south
• Three Sisters Springs/12 mile south
• Rainbow River/12 mile east
• Cedar Key/40 miles north
• Dunnellon for quaint shops/12 miles east
• Fine and casual dinning
• Are just a few you may want to visit

The Cottage on Lake Rouseau for your enjoyment and relaxations

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Fenced yard
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • One pet total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed
  • Note from host: no

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Boat
  • Kayak
  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,200 square feet

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Interior
Step into this cozy 2-bedroom cabin nestled in the tranquil woods. The main living area offers comfy seating, including a pull-out futon for additional sleeping space. An efficiency kitchen awaits your culinary adventures, equipped with essentials fo
  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
Step into this cozy 2-bedroom cabin nestled in the tranquil woods. The main living area offers comfy seating, including a pull-out futon for additional sleeping space. An efficiency kitchen awaits your culinary adventures, equipped with essentials fo

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 30

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: yes

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: yes

Events

No events allowed
No

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: no
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Map
Crystal River, FL

What's nearby

  • Lake Rousseau - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Three Sisters Springs - 20 min drive - 12.7 miles
  • Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge - 21 min drive - 13.2 miles
  • Fort Island Gulf Beach - 38 min drive - 24.4 miles
  • World Equestrian Center – Ocala - 40 min drive - 33.9 miles

Getting around

  • Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) - 85 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Loft - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Pizza Joint Wood Fire Pies - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Castaways bar and grill - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lake Rouseau Waterfront, Wifi, great sunsets, fireplace & fire-pit, pet friendly pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Lake Rouseau Waterfront, Wifi, great sunsets, fireplace & fire-pit, pet friendly?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lake Rouseau Waterfront, Wifi, great sunsets, fireplace & fire-pit, pet friendly?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Lake Rouseau Waterfront, Wifi, great sunsets, fireplace & fire-pit, pet friendly located?

Situated on a lake, this cottage is steps from Lake Rousseau, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Bayfront Health Seven Rivers and Felburn Park Trailhead. Crystal River Preserve State Park and Crystal River Watersports Marina are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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Lake Rouseau Waterfront, Wifi, great sunsets, fireplace & fire-pit, pet friendly Reviews

Reviews

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 148 out of 176 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 25 out of 176 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 176 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 176 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 176 reviews

9.6

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sandra C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Memorial Day weekend

Exactly as pictured. Very quiet and peaceful
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sherry H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Get Away

The home had a pleasant vibe to it, the views were so awesome!!! Its a place that I look forward on coming back
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trisha D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Crystal River stay

Thank you for the quiet and peaceful stay in your Crystal River home. Your home was exactly as you advertised. The lake views reminded us of home and the sunsets were stunning.
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heidi G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely home on the lake

We had a great vacation stay at this home. Our dog loved the fenced in yard and our son loved the kayaks and canoe. We were on the lake fishing and paddling every day.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Amazing sunsets

We had a relaxing time!! The sunsets were absolutely stunning to watch, my girls were disappointed because they couldn’t swim in the water but were excited to see an alligator everyday, And gave us the opportunity to drive to other parts of Florida to check things out, Check in /out was easy, Amy had everything we needed to feel at home.
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful lake house

The reservation and check-in process were super simple thanks to support from the owners. The home is right on the lake and has a dock and outdoor screened in sitting area as shown in the pictures. The inside of the house is vintage but very well maintained and very clean. It literally had anything and everything we needed for our one week stay.The house is located close to some pretty cool attractions as well, including rainbow Springs and the town of Crystal River.I highly recommend renting this house if you’re looking for lakefront access and the ability to fish coupled with easy access to local tourist destinations in the nature coast area.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beth S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Serenity!

Amy’s place was perfect for our short getaway. Knock out kitchen and kayaking on the lake was great. Rainbow springs was a fun excursion.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful setting

Neighborhood is peaceful. Home is clean and has everything you need.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heidi G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect spot by the lake

This home was perfect for our stay. My teenage son loved the kayaks and canoe's and the location was ideal for us.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joy C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful sunsets

Such a lovely home. We all enjoyed our stay. Everything was so comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful

This is by far, the best place that I've stayed at. It is cute and cozy with all the amenities that you could ask for.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

shirley o.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Snowbirds

Nice quiet area comfortable house.
Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brenda B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quick weekend getaway

Spent the weekend celebrating my birthday. The house was as precious and even better than the photos. Well stocked, clean and the lake was amazing.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robin B., Ponte Vedra, St. Johns

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Tranquil Lake House

We enjoyed our stay. It was only a short drive to Crystal River and the views of the lake are beautiful. We were able to bring our four legged family members with us and the fenced in yard was great for them. There are also walking trails and a boat launch just minutes away. It was a nice getaway, very quiet and tranquil.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robin H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Little peice of paradise

Was just perfect for me. Enjoyed the home and the nice comfortable beds and atmosphere. Grill worked great and outdoor area was amazing. Fire pit was a huge hit.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

peter b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Home from home

Have stayed in many VBRO's in the US, Europe & S. America & this is number 1 for us. If you want a peaceful place in delightful surrounding on a lake & fully equipped with comfortable Beds & no stairs you will not do better.
Stayed 21 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte (Arthyur) R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Crystal River getaway

This property is a jewel. Interior was decorated beautifully. We enjoyed every minute we were there. The water view was totally visible from the family room area. The house was spotless when we arrived, with everything we needed for our stay. Our senior dog enjoyed the enclosed fenced yard. Can't wait to return for another visit.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

John G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lake rousseau lake home

Bright spacious home. Well decorated and very comfortable and welcoming feel. Open kitchen to living room , spacious screened in back porch with view of lake and sunsets. Overall a very relaxing experiance
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Danielle H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Retreat from a rough summer

We stayed at this super cute property as I am recovering from knee surgery and we recently lost one of our dogs. We needed a change of scenery for ourselves and our other dog. This was a perfect reset out in nature. Reading, fishing, afternoon naps, and campfires. So thankful for this little piece of heaven.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Labor Day get away

We had a great relaxing time. The home was beautiful and we needed nothing. Amy was easy to check in and out with. Our son was able to fish and do some catch and release and also used the kayak. Can not wait to go back again😊
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matthew H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cottage Like Stay with Perfect Lake Rousseau Views!

We love Lake Rousseau and this place makes enjoying it easy. The dock has kayaks, a rowboat and fishing poles available. We had fires most nights, the yard is fully fenced so perfect for our Bernedoodle. We're a family of three so plenty of space and the kitchen was beyond well stocked to try a few new recipes crockpot dishes. Washer dryer work great, strong shower water pressure. While an older home, everything has been maintained. 20-ish minutes to Dunnellon and Crystal River... we'd book again after a week stay!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mandy H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely getaway cottage

We chose to spend our 28th annni in this adorable cottage. Very welcoming and homey. Amy provides everything you could possibly need - except for the fish that allegedly live in the lake.😆 The view of the the sunsets was a welcome surprise. We had a minor glitch when we arrived but Amy was very responsive and helpful. Can’t complain about this place. Nice getaway!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kyle L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A Perfect Place

Stayed 4/20 -4/25. The lake house was the perfect place for the two of us to relax and enjoy the Nature Coast of Florida. We watched wildlife from the dock and enjoyed the sunsets each evening. Windy days deterred us from using the canoe except for one quick outing. Nothing negative with the house except that which was already mentioned. We would definitely recommend the lake house to those that enjoy quiet in nature and are looking for a home base to enjoy natural attractions in the vicinity, like Manatees!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sondra S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lakeside Sunsets

My husband and I spent a week in this Lake house. The sunsets over the lake were soo beautiful. We enjoyed sitting on the dock each evening enjoying the beauty and peacefulness. The house was perfect for us. It had everything we needed. The kitchen was spacious and well equipped . Comfortable beds and nice sitting areas with lake views. We spent a lot of time in the sunroom at night listening to music and having our nightly tea. Nice size bathroom and big fluffy towels. The house was just as advertised and very clean. The location was great also. Very quiet neighborhood and 20 min to Crystal River . Our host Amy, was very friendly and easy to contact We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Larry D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect stay for the lake

The house itself was fantastic. Very clean and well stocked. Communication with Amy was superb and any issues we had were promptly addressed. My only advice is that if your plan is to enjoy only the lake than this is a perfect house for your visit. Access to the gulf however is a different story. You have to go the the ramp just past the lake ramp and launch your boat into what I would describe as a large creek to access the main river leading to the gulf. This "creek" is very shallow at low tide and filled with rocks, logs, and stumps which made navigating it in my 20ft deck boat nearly impossible. I would suggest finding a different ramp if you plan on accessing the gulf. Overall the stay at the house itself was 5 stars!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024